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Morgan County BZA approves 4-foot setback for Van Roy pole barn at Nash Chapel Road
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance reducing the side-yard setback from 15 to 4 feet for a 30-by-52 accessory pole barn at 1036 Nash Chapel Road after staff recommended approval and the applicant agreed to replace an existing septic field.
Martinsville, Ind. — The Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals on March 23 approved a development-standard variance allowing Van Roy Management to build a 30-by-52 accessory pole barn 4 feet from the northern property line at 1036 Nash Chapel Road, down from the 15-foot side-yard requirement.
John Larson of Holloway Engineering, speaking for the applicant, told the board the structure would sit behind the existing house for topographical reasons and to minimize neighborhood impact. “It is gonna be a very, very nice pole building, so we feel like it'll be an overall positive asset in the neighborhood,” Larson said. He also said the nearest adjoining house is more than 300 feet away and a small pond separates the properties.
Chair read the staff report recommending approval, noting the three required findings: the proposal would not injure public health, safety or welfare; it would not substantially harm adjacent property values; and strict application of the ordinance would create practical difficulties because of the existing driveway and house placement. The staff report and applicant materials disclosed that part of the original site plan overlapped an existing septic field; the applicant arranged for a new septic system to serve both structures and met with the county health department about the change.
A board member moved to approve petition DDash26DashO2 based on the findings of fact; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The record shows a voice vote in favor; individual board member roll-call votes were not recorded.
Background: The property is zoned AG and measures about 1.15 acres. The variance applies only to the accessory building’s side-yard setback; no other changes to the parcel’s zoning or primary dwelling were requested. Staff recommended approval and the board adopted that recommendation.
The board did not attach additional conditions to the approval. The applicant may proceed subject to any required permits and septic work described to the health department.
